FOAMed
FOAMed stands for Free Open Access Medical Education and is a global movement dedicated to making high-quality medical education accessible to everyone, everywhere. Heavy Lies the Helmet proudly supports FOAMed by providing free content that empowers clinicians to learn, grow, and elevate patient care without barriers. Unlike many platforms, our content is authored by a team of advanced practice providers, peer-reviewed, and medically directed by a board-certified emergency physician to ensure both currency and accuracy. As accredited CAPCE providers, we also guarantee the credibility and educational value of every offering.
Episode 136 – Bronchoscope of Practice
Airway management gets dangerous. In this episode of the podcast, we explore prehospital bronchoscopy—a true bleeding-edge concept—and where it fits in managing airway obstruction before the hospital. We talk mucous plugs, massive hemoptysis, refractory hypoxia, how to address obstructions you can’t fix with pressure or bronchodilators, and what to do when bronchoscopy is likely unavailable. This isn’t about chasing new tools—it’s about physiology, pattern recognition, and knowing when innovation may…
Episode 135 – Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 2)
Mechanical ventilation doesn’t have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works whether you’re in the back of a helicopter, a tight ambulance box, or a chaotic ED bay. We walk through the foundational concepts and the “why” behind each knob you touch. Then we zoom in on the Hamilton T1, the vent…
Episode 134 – Giving Patients Room to Breathe w/Melody Bishop (Part 1)
Mechanical ventilation doesn’t have to feel like wizardry. In this podcast episode, we strip it back to what really matters—simple mental models, clean decision-making, and an approach that works whether you’re in the back of a helicopter, a tight ambulance box, or a chaotic ED bay. We walk through the foundational concepts and the “why” behind each knob you touch. Then we zoom in on the Hamilton T1, the vent…
Episode 133 – Tracheostomy: The Neck’s Best Thing
Tracheostomies are increasingly common in both prehospital and critical care transport settings, but they come with unique challenges. In this podcast episode, we break down short-term and long-term complications you may encounter, and how to troubleshoot them in high-stakes environments. From occlusions and dislodgements to bleeding, we’ll cover practical strategies to keep these vulnerable patients safe. Whether you’re new to airway management or a seasoned clinician, this discussion will sharpen…
Episode 132 – Prolonged Flight Care w/Dr. Tim Hurtado & Brett Weiner (Big Announcement)
What happens when resources are limited, transport is delayed, or you’re forced to manage a critically ill patient far beyond the typical flight window? In this podcast episode, Dr. Tim Hurtado and Brett Weiner help us dive into the challenges and realities of prolonged field care in air medical transport. We’ll explore clinical considerations, crew dynamics, and decision-making strategies that can help you maintain high-quality care when time isn’t on…
Episode 131 – TXA: The Clot Thickens
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that’s been both praised and questioned in trauma and prehospital care. We break down what TXA is, how it works, and the evidence behind its use. From CRASH-2 to CRASH-3, we explore the key studies, the controversies, and…
Episode 130 – Opinion-Based Medicine w/Mike Carunchio
In this podcast we are joined by Mike Carunchio of The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast to discuss opinion-based practices in emergency medicine.
Episode 129 – Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown
In this podcast episode, neonatal/pediatric specialist Nate Brown provides concise and effective means of diagnostics and interventions pertaining to pediatric respiratory illnesses.
Episode 128 – Keeping Trauma Close to the Chest
In this podcast, we discuss chest trauma while focusing on those injuries that are associated with the highest mortality rate. We also discuss why you should think twice before intervening.
Episode 127 – P.R.E.S. Sure
In this podcast, we discuss an infrequent neurological condition called PRES (Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome).
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